BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, an electrical and electronic engineering degree focused on the study of electricity, analogue and digital electronics, and electromagnetism. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Circuit Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, Microelectronics, Control Systems, Mathematical Modelling, Project Management, Accounting, Engineering Design, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course is available as a three-year full-time programme or a four-year version incorporating a placement year. The first year covers foundational methods through Core Mathematics, Circuit Analysis, Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering, and Programming and Software Engineering. The second year progresses to Advanced Mathematics, Electronics, Telecommunications Engineering, and Control System Design. In the third year, students undertake an Individual Project and Engineering Systems and Management, alongside optional modules covering topics such as Embedded Software Design and Implementation, State Control Systems, Renewable Energy Systems, Power Electronics, Wireless Communications, Electronic Systems Design, Computer Networks and Security, and Machine Learning for IoT Systems.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB including Maths and either Computing, Computer Science, Electronics, Further Maths or Physics IB: 34 (6,5,5 HL) including HL Maths and either Computer Science or Physics at HL BTEC: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: D*DD in a relevant subject plus A level Maths at Grade B Grades DD in BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Engineering plus Grades BB from two A levels Grade D in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Engineering plus Grades AB from two A levels A level subjects: All offers include Maths and either Computing, Computer Science, Electronics, Further Maths or Physics Preferred BTEC: Computing, Electrical/Electronic or Engineering
What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 20%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 45%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 140 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 9%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 21%
- West Midlands: 12%
- East of England: 12%
- London: 16%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 8%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Energy Institute (EI) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- Accredited by the Institute of Measurement and Control (InstMC) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Core Mathematics
- Circuit Analysis
- Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering
- Programming and Software Engineering
- Digital Systems
- Applied Engineering
- Advanced Mathematics
- Electronics
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Control System Design
- Project Design and Management
- Electrical Power and Machines
- Engineering Systems and Management
- Individual Project
- Embedded Software Design and Implementation
- State Control Systems
- Renewable Energy Systems
- Power Electronics
- Wireless Communications
- Electronic Systems Design
- Computer Networks and Security
- Machine Learning for IoT Systems
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Loughborough University earn?
The median salary is £35,000 after 15 months, £34,500 after 3 years, £41,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £35,000 and £49,500. The £41,000 median after five years is £3,500 more than the UK median for Electrical and electronic engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Loughborough University do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Loughborough University?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Loughborough University?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 135 UCAS points.
Is BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Loughborough University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Energy Institute (EI) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accredited by the Institute of Measurement and Control (InstMC) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
How many students continue on BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Loughborough University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.